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Job Description
Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise care for pets and other nonfarm animals, such as dogs, cats, ornamental fish or birds, zoo animals, and mice. Work in settings such as kennels, animal shelters, zoos, circuses, and aquariums. May keep records of feedings, treatments, and animals received or discharged. May clean, disinfect, and repair cages, pens, or fish tanks.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 39-2021.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 24,420.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 11.00
- Currently, there are 187,360 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Nonfarm Animal Caretakers”.
Also Known As…
- Nonfarm Animal Caretakers
- Pet Stylist
- Pet Groomer
- Kennel Technician
- Kennel Manager
- Kennel Attendant
- Groomer
- Dog Groomer
- Aquarist
- Animal Care Technician
- Animal Care Giver (ACG)
- Zookeeper
- Zoo Keeper
- Zoo Caretaker
- Wildlife Rehabilitator
- Wild Animal Caretaker
- Walker
- Veterinary Technician
- Stock Feeder
- Stable Helper
- Stable Hand
- Stable Cleaner
- Stable Attendant
- Ringman
- Reptile Keeper
- Poundmaster
- Pound Keeper
- Pound Attendant
- Plater
- Pet Sitter
- Pet Resort Concierge
- Pet Feeder
- Pet Caretaker
- Pet Care Worker
- Pet Care Associate
- Pet Care Assistant
- Pet Adoption Counselor
- Parakeet Raiser
- Nonfarm Animal Caretaker
- Natural Science Curator
- Monkey Keeper
- Mobile Pet Groomer
- Mice Raiser
- Lead Pony Rider
- Kennel Worker
- Kennel Supervisor
- Kennel Operator
- Kennel Keeper
- Kennel Helper
- Kennel Assistant
- Kennel Aide
- Keeper
- Hot Walker
- Hostler
- Horse Shoer
- Horse Rider
- Horse Groomer
- Horse Exerciser
- Herpetologist
- Grooming Assistant
- Farrier
- Doggy Daycare Activities Director
- Dog Walker
- Dog Sitter
- Dog Raiser
- Dog Pound Attendant
- Dog or Animal Sitter
- Dog Hair Clipper
- Dog Boarder
- Dog Beautician
- Dog Bather
- Dog Barber
- Cat, Dog, or Other Pet Groomer
- Cat Sitter
- Cat and Dog Bather
- Caretaker
- Care Taker
- Canary Raiser
- Bird Tender
- Bird Raiser
- Bather
- Aviculturist
- Aquarium Tank Attendant
- Animal Sitter
- Animal Shelter Worker
- Animal Rehabilitator
- Animal Nursery Worker
- Animal Laboratory Helper
- Animal Keeper
- Animal Health Technician
- Animal Handler
- Animal Groomer
- Animal Feeder
- Animal Daycare Provider
- Animal Control Officer
- Animal Caretaker
- Animal Caregiver
- Animal Care Taker
- Animal Care Service Worker
Tasks for “Horseshoer”
- Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment, such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
- Sell pet food and supplies.
- Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
- Train animals to perform certain tasks.
- Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
- Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles.
- Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
- Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
- Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
- Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.
- Collect and record animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
- Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
- Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
- Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
- Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
- Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
- Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
- Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
- Perform animal grooming duties, such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.
- Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
- Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
Related Technology & Tools
- Grooming rakes
- Animal crates
- Ammonia test kits
- Fish tanks
- Portable dissolved oxygen DO meters
- Mat breakers
- Animal clippers
- Aquarium tongs
- Siphon hoses
- Grooming combs
- Benchtop electronic toploading balances
- Slings
- Aquarium pumps
- Algae scrapers
- Grooming shears
- Animal nail clippers
- Pressure sprayers
- Binocular light compound microscopes
- Animal muzzles
- Animal nail files
- Animal nail grinders
- Coat strippers
- Grooming tables
- Spear guns
- Shedding blades
- Cordless animal trimmers
- Pin brushes
- pH test kits
- Carbonate hardness test kits
- Animal handling gloves
- pH testers
- Aquarium heaters
- Animal harnesses
- General hardness GH test kits
- Blow dryers
- Handheld digital refractometers
- Personal computers
- Aquarium filters
- Eye droppers
- Animal handling sleeves
- Aquarium lighting
- Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus SCUBA gear
- Animal cages
- Cat grooming bags
- Protein skimmers
- Pet bathing brushes
- Underwater cameras
- Nitrate test kits
- Digital oxidation reduction potential ORP meters
- Aquarium ultraviolet UV sterilizers
- Hydraulic bucket lifts
- Scissor lifts
- Scaffolding
- Nitrite test kits
- Inflatable rubber motor boats
- Slicker brushes
- Stepladders
- Air purifying respirators
- Wheeled forklifts
- DaySmart Software 123Pet
- Petschedule
- Microsoft Excel
- Groom Pro
- K9 Bytes K9 Koordinator
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mobile Dog Grooming Software mGroomer
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Word
- Appointment-Plus
- Groomsoft
- CEEJS The Pet Groomer's Secretary
- Kennel Link
- The Groomer's Write Hand
- Envision Pet Grooming